LIFESPAN DEVELOPMENTAL (4 Credits)

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Explain major theories of development and developmental concepts across the life span; Describe physical, cognitive, social and emotional development from prenatal period to death; Discuss researches and contemporary issues on various topics in Developmental Psychology; Analyze personal development using concepts and theories in Developmental Psychology.

Topics:

1. The life span perspective;
2. Prenatal development;
3. Infancy;
4. Toddlerhood (1-3 y.o.);
5. Early childhood (3-5 y.o.);
6. Middle and late childhood;
7. Adolescence;
8. Early adulthood;
9. Middle adulthood;
10. Late adulthood;
11. Death and dying.